Anna of Saxony

Anna of Saxony (23 December 1544 – 18 December 1577) was the heiress of Maurice, Elector of Saxony, and Agnes, eldest daughter of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse. Maurice's only son, Albert, died in infancy. Anna was the second wife of William the Silent.

Anna was born and died in Dresden. She was attractive and her wealth drew many suitors; before the proposal of Orange in 1560, there were negotiations with the Swedish royal house. She accepted the suit of William I of Orange, and they were married on 25 August 1561.

Anna and William produced five children:

1. Anna (1562)
2. Anna (1563–88)
3. Maurits August Philip (1564–66)
4. Maurits (1567–1625)
5. Emilia (1569–1629)